A Pop Icon Laid to Rest: A Look Back at Whitney Houston[Videos]

Pop superstar Whitney Houston was laid to rest Saturday after a service at her childhood church where she first began singing as a young girl in the church choir and as a soloist. There were many famous guests by invitation only paying their respects to the fallen star at her funeral at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J.

Whitney Houston's Church in Newark N.J. photo by Getty Images

In fact, Kevin Costner, who starred with Houston in the hit movie, “The Body Guard,” was one of the speakers who delivered a eulogy. Costner and Houston had great chemistry in the movie, which was a love story between a famous singer and her bodyguard.
That movie spawned the number one hit for Whitney, “I Will Always Love You” that was written by Dolly Parton, but became a number one hit and the sound track to “The Bodyguard” sold millions of records for Houston.
Houston’s godmother Aretha Franklin was scheduled to pay tribute and perform in honor of Houston, but at the last minute couldn’t make it because of health reasons. But Houston’s cousin Dionne Warwick presided over the funeral with a eulogy remembering Whitney and celebrating the star’s amazing music career that spanned a couple of decades.
Others attending and performing included Stevie Wonder and Alicia Keys.
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Houston’s death is still being investigated, as authorities are awaiting toxicology reports. It’s generally believed that Houston died after mixing alcohol with prescription drugs like Xanax.
Houston had been in rehab several different times. Her drug use seemed to spiral out of control during the time she was married to R&B rapper Bobby Brown.
They had a daughter together, 18-year-old Bobbi Kristina. Brown, who was in the middle of touring with his new band, “New Edition,” was also present at the funeral home, but left after about an hour after a disagreement over seating arrangements.
Here are some of Whitney Houston’s best videos and a gallery of photos as we remember this amazing talent:

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